According to the agency Bloomberg, United Kingdom recently sent to Ukraine new batch of cruise missiles Storm Shadow. The exact quantity has not been disclosed, but the purpose of the supply is to provide the Ukrainian army with sufficient supplies of weapons for the winter period.
This delivery was a response to the president’s refusal USA Donald Trump approve the transfer of American missiles to Kyiv Tomahawk. When asked by reporters whether the White House was considering such a possibility, Trump answered briefly: “Maybe I’ll change my mind, but right now, no.”
According to the Ukrainian General Staff, in October there was a large-scale combined operation using aircraft and missiles Storm Shadowlaunched from the air. They are reported to have successfully overcome Russian air defense systems and hit specified targets on Russian territory. This was the first confirmed attack of this kind since Trump returned to the White House.
Features of Storm Shadow
Rockets Storm Shadow are high-precision air-to-ground cruise missiles with a range of more than 250 km. They fly at low altitudes at high speed using a combination inertial navigation, GPS and systems relief comparisons. Manufacturer – European concern MBDA.
Official London does not disclose details of deliveries, does not report the number of missiles transferred, and does not publish regular reports. However, as analysts note, these supplies are becoming key in maintaining Kyiv’s combat capability in the context of the approaching winter campaign.
British aid remains one of the most stable channels for supplying arms to Ukraine, especially against the backdrop of growing uncertainty in relations with Washington.
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